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Media Advocacy
ida GOES TO WASHINGTON
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| Sandra Ruch, diane estelle Vicari |
ida President diane estelle Vicari, Past President Michael C. Donaldson and Executive Director Sandra Ruch were in Washington on June 6 and 7 to educate congressmen about the great difficulties that are created for documentary filmmakers when they can't find the owners of copyright-protected material they need to use in their films.
Right now, YOU have a rare opportunity to influence the development of copyright law. Congress is looking for ways to address the problem of "Orphan Works:" how a copyrighted work may be used when its owner cannot be found.
Congress has heard from us, but what's more important is that members of Congress hear from YOU. Write to them now, and insist that Congress recognize filmmakers' concerns on Orphan Works.
Take Action!
Click Here to read the announcement
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- Fairness In Accuracy And Reporting - National media watch group, has been offering well-documented criticism of media bias and censorship since 1986. They work to invigorate the First Amendment by advocating for greater diversity in the press and by scrutinizing media practices that marginalize public interest, minority and dissenting viewpoints.
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- National Video Resources - Not-for-profit organization established in 1990 by the Rockefeller Foundation. Their goal is to assist in increasing the public's awareness of and access to independently produced media & film and video as well as motion media delivered through the new digital technologies.
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- Center for Media Literacy - "...a nonprofit educational organization that provides leadership, public education, professional development and educational resources nationally. Dedicated to promoting and supporting media literacy education as a framework for accessing, analyzing, evaluating and creating media content, CML works to help citizens, especially the young, develop critical thinking and media production skills needed to live fully in the 21st century media culture."
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- Creative Commons - Devoted to expanding the range of creative work available for others to build upon and share.
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- Media Rights - A nonprofit organization, helps media makers, educators, librarians, nonprofits, and activists use documentaries to encourage action and inspire dialogue on contemporary social issues.
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